Policies and Procedures

For Industry Users

All Industry users are encouraged to contact
the facility and staff members to initiate the project and analysis work using
electron microscopy. Most current updates about the scheduling and instrument
status can be obtained by contacting the facility staff. We welcome all
industrial users representing aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, textile,
electronics, environmental, medical and many other industries. We strive to
make sure that the affordable cost, professional service, wide range of
state-of-the-art capabilities and minimum wait time will make your facility
usage very productive. For more information, please contact L.V. Saraf or call 864-656-7535.

For Clemson University Users

All Clemson
University users at EM Lab are required to have an Inter-Departmental Orders (IDO)
on file prior to using the microscopes. The IDO is an official document and is
considered authorization to submit a journal entry for payment of services
rendered. We will work with department administrator to help internal EM Lab
users setting up the IDO. Upon receipt of completed IDO, we will provide a
username and password that will remain active during existing IDO cycle. Users
will be able to reserve electron microscope time remotely from their computers once
they receive ID, password with an existing active
IDO on file.

Taipan menu will appear. Please
select "Request Access." Please fill in all of the fields listed and click send. Users will be put into the system and will gain
access to the microscopes.

Specific Details

1. IDO

In order to utilize the EM Lab Facilities,
all users must have

a signed IDO (with
a unique Document Number) on file;

an appropriate account (project number);
and

a departmental default number.

Journal entries will be processed at the
beginning of the month immediately following the month in which the services
were provided. All journal entry errors that are a result of insufficient funds
or an invalid project number will be corrected to the departmental default number.

2. Scheduling
of Equipment

Users may schedule two, two-hour time slots
per week, per instrument. If additional time is needed, please clear existing
request with EM Lab personnel. In case of late arrival, someone else may be
allowed to use the time slot. There may be charges for the reserved scheduled
time if EM Lab personnel were not contacted. Everyone using the instrument must have their own user name and password.
A group member may not reserve time for anyone but themselves.

3. Instructions

The Clemson University EM Lab is a teaching facility. Each user
will be instructed on how to use the electron microscopes she/he will need.

Only the E.M. staff is authorized to train users.

4. Chemical Wavers

All users must sign and return a waver
concerning all the chemicals in the EM Lab. Please ask the EM Lab staff about
disposal and handling of these chemicals.

5. Charges

There will be a 10% charge for all
billable supplies used in the facility. Supplies can only be obtained from the
staff.

Users will be charged an hourly rate for scope time. Most current rates are
published on this site.

6.
After-hours Use of the Facility

Approved persons may use the facility
after hours. Please see staff concerning this policy so one may receive card
access. Access cards are to be used by the owner and no one else. Please be
aware the security cameras are operating at all times for your safety.

Everyone using the facility after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on
weekends must be on the computer file to enter. Only persons with valid cards
are allowed access; no visitors are allowed.

7. Problems with the Equipment

Problems involving any of the equipment
must be reported to the staff; this will help ensure speedy repairs. Please do
not attempt to repair equipment on your own.

Problems after hours: Turn equipment off or at least turn the filament off. Please
leave a note on the machine for the lab personnel.

Memory Storage

Images can now be stored onto the server and downloaded from
home as long as you have a current account set up. USB flash drives will still
be required for storage of EDS WDS word files.

Publications/Images

We would like to request any users with publications containing
EM Lab work done to give us a copy. In case of absence of copy, please notify
us about the publications with a possible link. We plan to create a library of
research database. Additionally, we would like to have unique images. These images
may be showcased around the electron microscopy facility. Images will be
professionally colorized and framed, along with credit for the author listed.

The E.M. Lab staff
realizes that rules cannot be upheld all of the time; therefore, exceptions can
be made under reasonable circumstances.

Please let the staff
know if you have any questions. Please pay attention to all signs posted around
the lab.